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Senegal's Lions Roar for World Cup Berth in Decisive Double-Header
16 Aug
Summary
- Senegal hosts Sudan, then travels to DR Congo for crucial qualifiers
- Senegal currently sits second in Group B, behind DR Congo
- Matches are critical for Senegal's hopes of direct World Cup qualification

Senegal's national team is gearing up for a crucial double-header in September as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. On September 5, the Lions will host Sudan at the Abdoulaye-Wade Stadium in Diamniadio. Five days later, on September 9, the team will travel to Kinshasa to take on DR Congo at the Stade des Martyrs.
Senegal currently sits second in Group B of the African qualifiers, trailing DR Congo by one point. These two matches are pivotal for the Lions of Teranga, as they desperately need to pick up points to keep their hopes of direct World Cup qualification alive. A strong performance in these fixtures could see Senegal leapfrog DR Congo and secure their place in the next round.
The Senegalese squad will be under immense pressure to deliver, knowing that anything less than maximum points could jeopardize their chances of making it to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fans will be eagerly anticipating these two crucial encounters, hoping to see their national team roar its way to victory and secure a spot in the prestigious global tournament.